The Class of 2016: Profiles of graduating students
To feature your grad
It’s not too late to feature your graduate here. Just answer these questions, or make up some of your own, and email them and a senior portrait or some other photos, to randy@vaildaily.com
Zoya Petrovska
Eagle Valley High School
Favorite school moment from any year: All the times my friends and I laughed uncontrollably and all of our little adventures.
Give a shout out: Thanks to my friends, family, and teachers for all the good times and for all they have taught me.
Summer plans: Hang out with friends and make the most of our time.
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Where are you headed this fall: CU Boulder
If you’re leaving Eagle County, what will you miss most: Being so close to the mountains.
In 10 years you’ll be: An aerospace engineer working on deep space exploration missions.
Favorite class you took: Psychology
Class you wish had been offered: More electives
Alex Davis
Vail Christian High School
Favorite school moment from any year: Football win vs Merino, junior year
Summer plans: Work
Where are you headed this fall: Montana State
If you’re leaving Eagle County, what will you miss most: I will miss the people.
In 10 years you’ll be: An engineer
Favorite class you took: Economics with Phelan
Class you wish had been offered: Wood shop
JP Elmblad
Vail Mountain School
Favorite moment or memory from any school year: My favorite moment was picking up all the new international students at the start of my junior year to introduce them to our local and school communities. I’m currently taking Mandarin classes and because my international buddy, Tony, is from China, I was able to practice with him in his native language.
Summer Plans: Work on internship with JJR Consulting for the Colorado Cup 2016 in July; continue working on a new media app with Dylan Cunningham; visit France to attend the Euro Cup 2016; model for SM Entertainment in South Korea; volunteer locally at Habitat for Humanity after these events
Where are you headed this fall: Union College in New York, hopefully working on a double major of computer science and economics.
What will you miss most about Eagle County: I’ve lived in Eagle since I was very young (originally from France) and only recently moved to Edwards this year. I will definitely miss the community event, be they athletic or recreational, and the general friendliness of the valley. Plus, who could forget our ski resorts?
In 10 years, you’ll be: Developing the next big app in Silicon Valley, or working with technology-based businesses in Seattle to work towards sustainable environmental tech to allow future generations to enjoy the world just as we do today, if not more!
Favorite class you took: Any class I have taken with my science teacher, Mr. Sappenfield, has not only been extremely insightful, but also really engaging. Even after class, I can have great conversations with him ranging from the progress of genetic manipulation in the CRISPR progra, to how our eye lens can regenerate with the help of stem cells post-cataract surgery. It’s great stuff.
Anything Else: I’m going to miss the VMS K-12 community so so much and thank you to everyone who has supported me through my high school journey both in and outside of the classroom.
Keaghen Mullin
Vail Christian High School
Favorite school moment from any year: Going to State Playoffs for Football – three years in a row!
Give a shout out: To Ms. Whitley
Summer plans: Traveling with my family, working at Piney River Ranch
Where are you headed this fall: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Go RedHawks!
If you’re leaving Eagle County, what will you miss most: My family
In 10 years you’ll be: Owning my own business
Favorite class you took: AP Environmental Science for academics and Football for life skills
Class you wish had been offered: Surviving Life after High School
Ruby Black (Pronounced Ruuooouuuuby)
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy
Favorite school moment from any year: Free climbing cliffs on our wilderness trip.
Give a shout out: Shout out to Women’s FIS for an awesome year.
Summer plans: Travel and go to Harry Potter World!
Where are you headed this fall: After a year off, Northern Arizona University.
If you’re leaving Eagle County, what will you miss most: Roaming around the valley looking for exciting things to do with the crew.
In 10 years you’ll be: Teaching in a Montessori somewhere in the world.
Favorite class you took: Advisory with Ms. Parish
Class you wish had been offered: Home Economics, maybe then I could be able to cook and not kill those I feed.
